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Explore Animal Planet’s library of pet content for cute videos, pet health articles, our dog and cat breed selectors and much more. Other theories suggest that having a pet such as a dog may be an “honest signal” of a person’s wealth. That is, caring for an animal shows the owner has adequate extra resources to provide for it in addition to him or herself. If you have large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats or pigs on your property, be sure to prepare before a disaster. In recent times, much attention has been devoted to the notion that keeping a dog (or possibly a cat) can benefit the owner’s health in multiple ways – reducing the risk of heart disease, combating loneliness, and alleviating depression and the symptoms of depression and dementia.

A pet can be a great source of comfort, companionship andÂ motivation for their owners. In many ways, pets can help us to live mentally healthier lives. Characteristics of ageing pets and their owners: dogs v. cats. The linguistic debate, which Serpell said has been covered previously in various academic journals, stems from animals being in a gray area: they are sentient creatures – more than objects or property – but less than fully human.

Below is a list of all dogs available for adoption. Use the shortcuts at the top left or the search filters in the left sidebar to narrow your search. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, all dogs, cats and ferrets are susceptible to heartworm infection. Wild animals such as coyotes, raccoons and foxes can also be infected. Touching lives and improving health through the power of therapy animals.

Meanwhile, the Kiembu tribe in Kenya only keep dogs for protection. They do not even have a word for “pet” in their language, and their dogs are never cuddled or allowed inside. But there are ethical problems involved in keeping animals as pets – these become obvious if the animal is not well looked after or if it is an inappropriate animal to keep as a pet.

Fairfax County, Virginia – We love our animals and pets in Fairfax County. Here are resources about dogs, cats and wildlife. Whether it’s a beloved pet or an entire zoo, with animal welfare in mind, we provide the highest level of care in an environment custom-designed to ensure each animal is made to feel at home, when away from home and above the clouds. To see all the types of pets, visit the Animal-World main page.